SPRINGFIELD, Mo. & LOVELAND, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) today announced the company has been honored with seven prestigious recognitions as a part of the 2014 Embassy Suites Brand Awards, more than any other management company of Embassy Suites branded properties. As a part of JQH’s securing one fifth of the 35 accolades, the company’s 263-suite Embassy Suites – Loveland Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in Colorado has again received the coveted Connie Award for being one of the top three ranked hotels among the 2014 Embassy Suites brand set. In addition, two JQH properties in Nebraska and Tennessee were celebrated as being among the top 10 percent performing Embassy Suites, with four of the company’s hotels recognized for RevPAR, sales, sustainability and community service. Springfield, Mo.-based JQH is the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States.
“We applaud our passionate teams for superior performance in the spirit of the John Q. Hammons legacy of excellence, as we regularly strive to surprise guests beyond their expectations,” said Jacquie Dowdy, JQH CEO. “We also appreciate the continued cross-team collaboration that ultimately results in strengthening our leadership position nationwide.”
Recognized Top Performers
In addition to the Connie Award winner in Colorado, named for Hilton Hotels’ founder Conrad Hilton, JQH’s properties in Nebraska and Tennessee were ranked among the best of more than 215 upscale, all-suite Embassy Suites hotels across the Americas, including:
- #2 Embassy Suites – Loveland Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in Colorado – CONNIE AWARD
- #10 Embassy Suites Omaha – La Vista / Hotel & Conference Center in Nebraska
- #13 Embassy Suites Nashville SE Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee
The outstanding performance results are based on quality assurance audits measuring cleanliness, condition and adherence to brand standards, and guest satisfaction scores. JQH’s properties previously held the title of number one Embassy Suites hotel in the world in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013.
In addition, the following four JQH properties in Oklahoma, Texas, South Carolina and Arkansas received awards for top performance in the categories of RevPAR, sales, sustainability and community service:
- Embassy Suites Norman – Hotel & Conference Center in Oklahoma: Highest RevPAR Index Growth – Suburban Hotel
- Embassy Suites San Marcos – Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in Texas: Sales Team of the Year
- Embassy Suites North Charleston – Airport/Hotel & Convention Center in South Carolina: Sustainability Recognition Award
- Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Hotel, Spa & Convention Center in Arkansas: Make a Difference Endowment Recipient
Embassy Suites properties operated by JQH feature a variety of amenities for both business and leisure travelers. Select hotels also feature a full-service spa. For more information about JQH’s Embassy Suites properties, please call 1-800-EMBASSY or visit www.jqhhotels.com.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide’s 12 market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full-service, upscale brand offers every guest a two-room suite, free cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks* and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated, experience will feel right at home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites Hotels has 219 hotels with 40 in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites at news.embassysuites.com, www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,300 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 715,000 rooms in 94 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
About John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts
Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) is the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, representing brands such as: Marriott, Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Sheraton, IHG, Chateau on the Lake Resort / Spa & Convention Center, and Plaza Hotels Collection. With a portfolio of more than 75 hotels representing nearly 19,000 guest rooms/suites in 24 states, JQH’s properties are dominant in their markets. Founded on the extraordinary vision of John Q. Hammons and built on his continued legacy of excellence spanning more than 50 years, JQH has become one of the most recognized and award-winning companies in the hospitality industry. Built to be the best, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard in hospitality management and hotel development. For more information about JQH, visit the company’s website at www.jqhhotels.com or www.facebook.com/jqhhotelsresorts.
